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- 8th
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Students communicate using a combination of information of technology resources and tools. They study the ethical and legal issues of using multimedia and present information in a variety of forms. They analyze the effects of their presentations. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students consider the moral and legal issues involved in distinguishing a verdict of murder from one of manslaughter (criminally negligent homicide) and write an essay describing the issues involved in the case that was researched. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students determine how and why an individual from each of four disciplines - Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Legalism - might respond to the same problem. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students explore the issue of human rights in Canada and compare and contrast the Bill of Rights and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. They debate whether Canadians are giving up certain democratic rights in exchange for the greater good. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students trace the historical background of the sixth Amendment to the Constitution. They identify the legal issues and legal arguments in the cases studied, and evaluate the court's decisions. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students examine how the law is a tool that provides for the protection of their individual rights and at the same time makes it possible for groups to live together. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research and report on a important trial from the period 1865 to 1993 from a list of 21 trials. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research a legal or ethical aspect of radon. They create their own legislation regarding radon and real estate. They present their information to the class. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students examine checks and balances and separation of power and how it applies to the legislative and legal history of abortion. They examine the Constitution and democracy in action. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students work together to write appeals for their side in a famous case. Using a format, they write a legal brief and incorporate the legal, scientific and environmental information needed to make a strong case. They share their brief with the class to end the lesson. Full Review »

